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Bahrain News Gazette
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Bahrain News Gazette
KHGC Chairman Pays Tribute to Pope Francis's Legacy of Peace and Dialogue
Manama: Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the 'King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance' (KHGC), expressed his condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. He said that the world has lost a distinguished religious and humanitarian leader who dedicated his life to promoting peace and coexistence and rejecting hatred and extremism. According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed extended condolences to the Vatican, followers of the Catholic Church, and all peace-loving peoples, highlighting that HH Pope Francis's contributions to interfaith dialogue, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence will remain alive in global consciousness. He also noted the Pope's efforts in calling for an end to conflict and supporting the poor and afflicted. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed highlighted that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, enjoys strong cultural and religious ties with the Vatican. These were reflected in the exchange of high-level visits, most notably the Pope's historic visit to Bahrain in 2022 for the Bahrain Dialogue Forum 'East and West for Human Coexistence,' held under the patronage of His Majesty the King, as well as His Majesty's meeting with HH Pope Francis at the Vatican in 2023. These engagements underscored both sides' commitment to peace and rapprochement between peoples. He emphasised the KHGC's dedication to promoting these shared human values through continued educational and awareness programmes in partnership with international institutions, particularly the Vatican. He underscored that the efforts of the centre align with His Majesty the King's vision of tolerance and cultural diversity as a source of strength and unity. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed concluded by stating that HH Pope Francis's legacy would continue to inspire future generations to follow a path of dialogue, goodwill, and compassion, and that the Kingdom would remain steadfast in its role as a beacon of coexistence and dialogue among civilisations and cultures.
Daily Tribune
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Royal praise for Bahrain's global peace initiative
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence (KHGC), following the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Kingdom of Bahrain's initiative to designate January 28 as the International Day for Peaceful Coexistence. HM the King expressed pride in this international achievement, which reflects the global recognition of Bahrain's leadership in promoting tolerance and coexistence among nations. He noted that this achievement underscores Bahrain's position in humanitarian efforts and its role in advancing a noble civilisational message based on the principles of human fraternity. HM King Hamad also commended the efforts of Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed and all members of the KHGC in fostering a culture of tolerance and peaceful coexistence. His Majesty emphasised that the Kingdom remains a model of tolerance and pluralism and a hub for intercultural dialogue, in line with its national values and longstanding traditions rooted in the principles of Islam.
